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Assembly talks about changes to compensation

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly discussed changes to its budget and considered changes to members’ compensation at its…

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Intersection solutions move closer to design

A solution and design for an unsafe and slow intersection will move a step closer toward construction this…

Terry Boyle, known as the “sheriff of Rohn,” Dr. Paul Sayer, Dr. Paul Raymond and his daughter Kendra, and Jasper Bond, known as the “mayor of Rohn,” pose for a photo. Boyle and Bond are Iditarod checkers at the Rohn checkpoint, 712 miles from Nome.-Photo provided

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They’re back

In a year when some of the most seasoned Iditarod racers pulled themselves and their dog teams out…

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Kachemak Drive gas easements prove problematic

As contractors with Enstar Natural Gas ramp up construction this month on the second phase of the Homer…

From left to right, Joanna Tornes, Susan Cushing, and McHugh Pierre, deputy commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, participate in a Choose Respect rally March 27 at WKFL Park. They’re holding Green Dot placards that say “A green dot is any behavior, choice, word or attitude that promotes safety for everyone and communicates intolerance for violence.” Participants were asked to write down something they would do to create a green dot. Pierre’s placard said, “Help my neighbor keep his anger in check.”-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer stands up against violence

About 50 people, including several Alaska State Troopers and Homer Police officers, attended Stand Up Homer, a March…

Homer’s port and harbor have been removed from the Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area. “In a nutshell (Senate Bill) 148 is about recognizing the balance between jobs and environmental protection,” said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Governor signs bill removing Homer’s port, harbor from critical habitat area

With the capital budget and what it means for the southern Kenai Peninsula still to be determined, other…

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Research Reserve funding restored in Senate committee Budget hearing is today

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fish and Game on Wednesday restored $175,000 in operating funds for the Kachemak…

The honorees at the 2014 Women of Distinction awards pose for a photo before the banquet last Friday at Homer Elks Lodge. From left to right are Mary Lou Kelsey, woman of wisdom; Martie Krohn, woman of distinction; Zoe Story, young woman of distinction; and Doug Koester, hero of the heart.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Haven House honors four people

At an awards banquet last Friday at the Homer Elks Lodge, South Peninsula Haven House honored four people.…

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Public testimony to be taken at teleconferences

The Homer Legislative Information Office will hold the following teleconferences on Saturday. Public testimony will be taken at…

Photo by Jared Baker

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One Lord Sunday

More than 800 people fill the Homer High School gymnasium for One Lord Sunday, which took place March…

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Research reserve funding restored by Senate panel

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fish and Game last week restored $175,000 in operating funds for the Kachemak…

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Donor withdraws offer of Brother Asaiah bust

A gift of a bronze bust of Brother Asaiah Bates was withdrawn by donor John Nazarian on March…

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City approves Skyline fire station funding, contract

It’s been a dozen years since Homer annexed the upper hillside in the Skyline Drive area, but finally…